Closing Date: 26th February, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel and the Deputy Chief Counsel, the Assistant Chief Counsel supervises the work of attorneys and carries a caseload of the most sensitive and complex legal work including assignments involving cases of the highest degree of difficulty.
This position is a 12-month position that may be extended and/or become permanent.
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey CRD Human Resources Survey (Rev. Oct 2022) (surveymonkey.com) (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q3BFVLJ)
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=30755318&name=ACCDutyStatement_Legal.pdf)
Working Conditions:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:
- Requires daily use of a personal computer and related software applications at a workstation
- Requires ability to complete tasks that typically may require making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties, with or without reasonable accommodations and modifications to facilitate such tasks
- Requires prolonged use of a workstation for 6.5 to 7 hours per day
- Requires dependability and excellent attendance records
- Requires occasional travel to attend meetings and trainings and to conduct depositions, trials, interviews, and mediations
- This position can be filled in either our Oakland, Sacramento, or Los Angeles offices.
- Oakland: 555 12th Street, Suite 2050, Oakland, CA 94607
- Sacramento: 651 Bannon Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95811
- Los Angles: 320 West 4th Street, Suite 1000, 10th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5871)
Additional Documents
Department Information:
The California Civil Rights Department (crd) Enforces the State's Robust Civil Rights Laws, Including the Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Unruh Civil Rights Act, the Disabled Persons Act, the Ralph Civil Rights Act, and The Trafficking Victims Protection Act.
Crd Has Jurisdiction Over Complaints Against Public and Private Entities Operating in California. with Offices in Six Locations Throughout California, Crd Receives, Investigates, and Initiates Individual and Systemic Discrimination Complaints. Crd's Legal Division Provides Strategic Guidance in Complex Investigations; Litigates Individual and Pattern-Or-Practice Cases in State and Federal Courts Throughout the State; and Provides General Counsel Support to The Department. Crd's Legal Division Employs Approximately Seventy Attorneys and Staff Throughout California.
Candidates Who Reside Outside of The State of California May Be Admitted to The Job Interview. However, upon Job Offer, Candidates Must Provide Proof of Residence in California Prior to Their Appointment Becoming Effective, or The Offer May Be Rescinded.
Telework Opportunity
The California Civil Rights Department Supports Hybrid Work Schedules, Including Telework Days, for Employees Who Can Perform Their Essential Functions Remotely, as Operationally Allowed. Travel Expenses from Your Home to Your Assigned Headquarters Location Is Considered a Normal Commute and Are Not Reimbursable.
Department Website: Https://calcivilrights.Ca.Gov/
Special Requirements:
Supervision Received: The Assistant Chief Counsel Receives General Supervision from The Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel and May Receive Direction from The Director and Chief Deputy Director.
Supervision Exercised: The Assistant Chief Counsel Will Supervise Attorneys, Attorney Ii Is, and Attorney I vs In the Department's Legal Division.
Administrative Responsibility: Adheres to All Applicable Laws, Rules, Policies, and Procedures of The Department, Including Directives from Departmental Management Personnel on Non-Legal Matters.
Personal Contacts: The Assistant Chief Counsel Has Daily Contact with The Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel, Department Attorneys, Other Members of The Legal Division, Departmental Management and Staff, and Frequent Contact with Complainants, Respondents, Legal Representatives, and The General Public.
Application Instructions:
Completed Applications and All Required Documents Must Be Received or Postmarked by The Final Filing Date in Order to Be Considered. Dates Printed on Mobile Bar Codes, Such as The Quick Response (qr) Codes Available at The Usps, Are Not Considered Postmark Dates for The Purpose of Determining Timely Filing of An Application.
Final Filing Date: 2/26/2026
Who May Apply:
Individuals Who Are Currently in The Classification, Eligible for Lateral Transfer, Eligible for Reinstatement, Have List or Leap Eligibility, Are in The Process of Obtaining List Eligibility, or Have Sroa And/or Surplus Eligibility (please Attach Your Letter, if Available). Sroa and Surplus Candidates Are Given Priority; Therefore, Individuals with Other Eligibility May Be Considered in The Event No Sroa or Surplus Candidates Apply.
Applications Will Be Screened and Only the Most Qualified Applicants Will Be Selected to Move Forward in The Selection Process. Applicants Must Meet the Minimum Qualifications Stated in The Classification Specification(s).
How to Apply:
Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/employment Application (std 678) and Applicable or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted to Apply for This Job Posting. Application Packages May Be Submitted Electronically Through Your Cal Career Account at Www.Cal Careers.Ca.Gov. when Submitting Your Application in Hard Copy, a Completed Copy of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. if You Choose to Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through an Alternative Method Listed Below:
Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5871)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=507429)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=30755318&name=ACCDutyStatement_Legal.pdf)
Department Information:
The California Civil Rights Department (crd) Enforces the State's Robust Civil Rights Laws, Including the Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Unruh Civil Rights Act, the Disabled Persons Act, the Ralph Civil Rights Act, and The Trafficking Victims Protection Act.
Crd Has Jurisdiction Over Complaints Against Public and Private Entities Operating in California. with Offices in Six Locations Throughout California, Crd Receives, Investigates, and Initiates Individual and Systemic Discrimination Complaints. Crd's Legal Division Provides Strategic Guidance in Complex Investigations; Litigates Individual and Pattern-Or-Practice Cases in State and Federal Courts Throughout the State; and Provides General Counsel Support to The Department. Crd's Legal Division Employs Approximately Seventy Attorneys and Staff Throughout California.
Candidates Who Reside Outside of The State of California May Be Admitted to The Job Interview. However, upon Job Offer, Candidates Must Provide Proof of Residence in California Prior to Their Appointment Becoming Effective, or The Offer May Be Rescinded.
Telework Opportunity
The California Civil Rights Department Supports Hybrid Work Schedules, Including Telework Days, for Employees Who Can Perform Their Essential Functions Remotely, as Operationally Allowed. Travel Expenses from Your Home to Your Assigned Headquarters Location Is Considered a Normal Commute and Are Not Reimbursable.
Department Website: Https://calcivilrights.Ca.Gov/
Special Requirements:
Supervision Received: The Assistant Chief Counsel Receives General Supervision from The Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel and May Receive Direction from The Director and Chief Deputy Director.
Supervision Exercised: The Assistant Chief Counsel Will Supervise Attorneys, Attorney Ii Is, and Attorney I vs In the Department's Legal Division.
Administrative Responsibility: Adheres to All Applicable Laws, Rules, Policies, and Procedures of The Department, Including Directives from Departmental Management Personnel on Non-Legal Matters.
Personal Contacts: The Assistant Chief Counsel Has Daily Contact with The Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel, Department Attorneys, Other Members of The Legal Division, Departmental Management and Staff, and Frequent Contact with Complainants, Respondents, Legal Representatives, and The General Public.
Application Instructions:
Completed Applications and All Required Documents Must Be Received or Postmarked by The Final Filing Date in Order to Be Considered. Dates Printed on Mobile Bar Codes, Such as The Quick Response (qr) Codes Available at The Usps, Are Not Considered Postmark Dates for The Purpose of Determining Timely Filing of An Application.
Final Filing Date: 2/26/2026
Who May Apply:
Individuals Who Are Currently in The Classification, Eligible for Lateral Transfer, Eligible for Reinstatement, Have List or Leap Eligibility, Are in The Process of Obtaining List Eligibility, or Have Sroa And/or Surplus Eligibility (please Attach Your Letter, if Available). Sroa and Surplus Candidates Are Given Priority; Therefore, Individuals with Other Eligibility May Be Considered in The Event No Sroa or Surplus Candidates Apply.
Applications Will Be Screened and Only the Most Qualified Applicants Will Be Selected to Move Forward in The Selection Process. Applicants Must Meet the Minimum Qualifications Stated in The Classification Specification(s).
How to Apply:
Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/employment Application (std 678) and Applicable or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted to Apply for This Job Posting. Application Packages May Be Submitted Electronically Through Your Cal Career Account at Www.Cal Careers.Ca.Gov. when Submitting Your Application in Hard Copy, a Completed Copy of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. if You Choose to Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through an Alternative Method Listed Below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You May Submit Your Application and Any Applicable or Required Documents To:
You May Submit Your Application and Any Applicable or Required Documents To:
California Civil Rights Department
Human Resources
Attn: Kathleen Vang
651 Bannon Street
Sacramento, Ca 95811
Human Resources
Attn: Kathleen Vang
651 Bannon Street
Sacramento, Ca 95811
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You May Drop Off Your Application and Any Applicable or Required Documents At:
You May Drop Off Your Application and Any Applicable or Required Documents At:
California Civil Rights Department
Human Resources
Kathleen Vang
651 Bannon Street
Sacramento, Ca 95811
09:00 Am - 04:00 Pm
Human Resources
Kathleen Vang
651 Bannon Street
Sacramento, Ca 95811
09:00 Am - 04:00 Pm
Required Application Package Documents
The Following Items Are Required to Be Submitted with Your Application. Applicants Who Do Not Submit the Required Items Timely May Not Be Considered for This Job:
Applicants Requiring Reasonable Accommodations for The Hiring Interview Process Must Request the Necessary Accommodations if Scheduled for A Hiring Interview. the Request Should Be Made at The Time of Contact to Schedule the Interview. Questions Regarding Reasonable Accommodations May Be Directed to The Eeo Contact Listed on This Job Posting.
Desirable Qualifications:
In Addition to Evaluating Each Candidate's Relative Ability, as Demonstrated by Quality and Breadth of Experience, the Follo
The Following Items Are Required to Be Submitted with Your Application. Applicants Who Do Not Submit the Required Items Timely May Not Be Considered for This Job:
- Current Version of The State Examination/employment Application Std Form 678 (when Not Applying Electronically), or The Electronic State Employment Application Through Your Applicant Account at Www.Cal Careers.Ca.Gov. All Experience and Education Relating to The Minimum Qualifications Listed on The Classification Specification Should Be Included to Demonstrate how You Meet the Minimum Qualifications for The Position.
- Resume Is Required and Must Be Included.
- Statement of Qualifications -
- Candidates Are Required to Complete a Statement of Qualifications (soq) in Addition to Completing a Standard State Application. only Candidates Who Submit All Required Documents by The Final Filing Date Will Be Considered. Providing a Resume or Cover Letter Does Not Take the Place of The Soq. Applications without The Soq Will Not Be Considered. Please See the Soq Instructions Below for Content and Formatting Information.
Applicants Requiring Reasonable Accommodations for The Hiring Interview Process Must Request the Necessary Accommodations if Scheduled for A Hiring Interview. the Request Should Be Made at The Time of Contact to Schedule the Interview. Questions Regarding Reasonable Accommodations May Be Directed to The Eeo Contact Listed on This Job Posting.
Desirable Qualifications:
In Addition to Evaluating Each Candidate's Relative Ability, as Demonstrated by Quality and Breadth of Experience, the Follo
